aroused

• Descreve o estado de excitação, despertar ou estímulo, sendo usado tanto em contexto emocional quanto sexual.

Describes a state of being excited, awakened, or stimulated, often used in emotional or sexual contexts.

1. Sexually excitedB2formal

   Feeling sexual desire or excitement.

   Sexualmente excitado

   • He felt aroused by her presence.
   • The scene in the movie left many viewers aroused.
   • She was clearly aroused by his touch.

   Sinônimosamorousexcitedhornyhotimpassionedlustfulrandystimulatedtitillated

   Antônimosfrigidimpotent

2. Awakened or stimulatedB2formal

   Having been awakened or stirred up from a state of rest or inactivity.

   Despertado ou estimulado

   • The loud noise aroused the sleeping dog.
   • His curiosity was aroused by the mysterious letter.
   • The speech aroused strong emotions in the audience.

   Sinônimosactivatedawakenedexcitedstimulatedstirred

   Antônimoscalmdormant

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de despertar, provocar ou estimular um sentimento, emoção, reação ou desejo. Também pode significar acordar alguém ou fazer surgir uma reação.

A verb used to indicate the act of awakening, stirring up, or provoking a feeling, emotion, or reaction.

1. Stimulate or awakenB2formal

   To cause a feeling, emotion, or reaction to occur.

   Despertar

   • The speech aroused strong emotions in the audience.
   • His actions aroused suspicion among the neighbors.
   • The documentary aroused public interest in the issue.

   Sinônimosawakenelicitevokeexciteinstigatekindleprovokestimulatetrigger

   Antônimosallaycalmquellsoothesuppress

2. Wake from sleepB2formal

   To wake someone from sleep.

   Acordar

   • The noise aroused him from his deep sleep.
   • She was aroused by the sound of the alarm clock.
   • The baby was gently aroused for feeding.

   Sinônimosawakenrousewakewaken

3. Sexual stimulationC1formal

   To excite or stimulate sexual desire.

   Estimular sexualmente

   • The romantic music aroused her passion.
   • He was aroused by her touch.
   • The scene in the film was designed to arouse the audience.

   Sinônimosexciteinflamestimulatestirtitillateturn on